The most serious fight in NBA history occurred in the United States, resulting in historic sanctions.
On November 19th, it will be 20 years since one of the darkest days in the history of the NBA in the United States. Known as the “Malice at the Palace”this incident involved players and fans in a fight that resulted in sanctions never before seen in American professional sports.
What happened in the match between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons Not only did it leave an indelible mark on the league, but it also led to one of the most severe penalties, with nine players suspended, 146 games and more than 11 million dollars in fines.
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What happened in the Malice at the Palace match that resulted in a historic sanction
The confrontation, which quickly turned into a pitched battle, began when Ron Artest committed a foul which unleashed chaos. The conflict escalated when the player was hit by a glass thrown from the stands. This fact led him to throw himself at the fans, which caused his teammates, such as Stephen Jackson and Jermaine O’Neal, will also get involved.
The players’ backlash resulted in exemplary sanctionsRon Artest was given an 86-game suspension, the longest ever imposed in NBA history, costing him nearly $5 million and his entire season. Stephen Jackson was suspended for 30 games and fined $1.7 million, while Jermaine O’Neal received a 15-game ban and more than $4 million in fines.
Even the players of the Detroit Pistons did not escape the consequencesBen Wallace, who was involved in the brawl, received a six-match ban and $400,000 in fines. Other players also faced suspensions and minor fines.
The “Malice at the Palace” Not only did it change the way security is perceived in stadiums, but it also left a lesson about the serious consequences of losing control in a sport that, until then, was considered a family spectacle.
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